Skoda Fabia vs VW Arteon – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Fabia has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the VW Arteon costs 43300 £. That’s a price difference of around 26404 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia manages with 4.90 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Arteon has a significantly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 8 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Arteon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 222 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon pulls convincingly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Skoda Fabia is clearly lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1607 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers distinct more room – 590 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon performs noticeable better – up to 1632 L, which is about 442 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, VW Arteon evident takes the win – 569 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Arteon proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Arteon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.